Marchant, John William Allman, 1841-1920

Came to New Zealand 1862 and practiced surveying in Invercargill before joining Lands and Survey 1865. Became Deputy Inspector under the Native Lands acts in 1875, Chief Surveyor of the Wellington Province in 1879 and Commissioner of Crown Lands in 1884. Surveyor General 1902, retired 1906. (Source: Scholefield's Dictionary). See also The Pioneer land surveyors of NZ / C A Lawn (qMS-1138, p 182)

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Marchant, John William Allman, 1841-1920 :Tongariro / Ngaruahoe from Waimarima Plain. 1887

Date: 1887

By: Marchant, John William Allman, 1841-1920

Reference: B-193-009

Description: Shows snow-laden Tongariro, Ngauruhoe and foothills, from the Waimarama Plain. Cabbage trees feature right front of the painting Other Titles - Ngauruhoe Other Titles - Waimarama Inscriptions: Recto - bottom left - 1887 [in ink]; Recto - bottom right - J.W.A.M. [artist's initials in ink] Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: watercolour, black and white, 129 x 322 mm, on paper 160 x 460 mm

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Marchant, John William Allman, 1841-1920 :Tongariro / Ngaruahoe / Ruapehu / Hauhungatah...

Date: 1887

By: Marchant, John William Allman, 1841-1920

Reference: B-193-010

Description: Shows snow-laden peaks of Mounts Tongariro, Ngauruhoe, Ruapehu and Hauhungatahi, from a hill above the Taringamotu Riber. Cabbage trees feature centre front of the painting, with poplars in the distance Other Titles - Ngauruhoe Other Titles - Taringamotu Inscriptions: Recto - bottom right - J.W.A.Marchant 1887 [in ink] Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: watercolour, black and white, 160 x 340 mm, on paper 200 x 460 mm

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New Zealand Department of Lands and Survey: Wairau & Cape Survey Districts

Date: 1935

From: Cowan family: Collection

By: New Zealand. Department of Lands and Survey; Gordon, William Francis Robert, 1846-1936; Mackay, John, 1851-1937; Marchant, John William Allman, 1841-1920; Flanagan, Frederick William, 1856-

Reference: MapColl-Cowan-family-21/Acc.55486

Description: Printed map drawn by William Gordon in 1885 with revisions in 1898 and 1903. The imprint states "Head Office Department of Lands and Survey Wellington. F W Flanagan Chief Draughtsman". Includes marginal annotations which make reference to Atkinson and "Western ridge of Patua ranges". Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Printed map on paper with annotations in pencil, 50 x 41.5 cm. Transfers: Separated from envelope which included the map now at MapColl-Cowan-family-22/Acc.55487.. Processing information: Originally found folded in an envelope annotated "Two old old maps, one of Stewart Island, the second Wairau and Cape Dist in Taranaki wars time".

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Topographical plan of Mt. Egmont (Taranaki) & Pouakai Range

Date: [ca 1900]

By: Marchant, John William Allman, 1841-1920; New Zealand. Department of Lands and Survey

Reference: MapColl-832.2cbum/[1900]/Acc.55972

Description: Printed Lands and Survey base map of Egmont National Park, including Mount Taranaki and Pouakai Range, ("Surveyed by H. M. Skeet, 1900"). With undated manuscript annotations including "Proposed coach road to Bells Falls", heights, and time taken to travel between Egmont House and Stratford Head Office. Also shows boundary of "Forest Reserve". Rubber stamped "N.Z. Lands and Survey, J.W.A. Marchant Surveyor-General". Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Printed, ink, and pencil on linen-backed paper, 38.5 x 34 cm Provenance: Provenance unknown.

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[Creator unknown] :[Hutt electoral district boundaries] [map with ms annotations]. 1908.

Date: 1908

By: Marchant, John William Allman, 1841-1920; Humphries, Thomas, 1841-1928; New Zealand. General Assembly Library

Reference: MapColl-832.47fbe/1908/Acc.30701

Description: A base map entitled Provisional map of the Hutt County has annotations depicting the authorised boundaries of the Hutt Electoral District, as authorised by the Representation Commission in 1909 which is referred to in a hand-written note. Areas included within the boundary are Pencarrow, Belmont, Rimutaka, Akatarawa and Eretonga [i.e. Heretaunga]. The area is named Hutt and includes the population total of 12753. Adjacent areas are named as Wellington suburbs, Otaki and Wairarapa, but no boundaries of these areas are included. Base map: Provisional map of the Hutt County. (Wellington, New Zealand Lands and Survey Department, [s.d.].) Base map shows numbered land blocks with acreages, timber and water reserves, forest reserves, a pastoral licence block, the Wellington and Railway Company blocks, named rivers and peaks, topographical detail. Base map includes the logo of the New Zealand Lands and Survey and the name of J. W. Marchant One signature is indeciferable and dated 16 Jany. 1909, which follows a handwritten note referring to the Representation Commission, the Electoral Act and Representation Act Initials on bottom right: E.W., 15.2.08 Title assigned by cataloguer Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Colourwash on paper, linen backed, coloured, scale indeterminable, 107.5 x 61.8 cm.

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Marchant, John William Allman, 1841-1920 :Plan of the Tararua Block in the Waiopehu, Ta...

Date: 1881

By: Marchant, John William Allman, 1841-1920; Barton, Phillip Lionel, 1925-2010

Reference: MapColl-832.4cba/1881/Acc.26509

Description: Shows Manawatu Block; Papawakarau & Kaiaho block; Makakahi River; Waipoua river; Whakamockau Stream; Ririwakapapa Stream; Te Mara Stream; Ruamahanga River; Pukehou; Kahinu and part of the Tararua Ranges. Lands alienated from the Crown are tinted brown on the original map. Handwritten on original: Cost of survey £1431-5/- [initials indecipherable] Handwritten on original: Produced on Native Land ... at Masterton ... [... signifies that photocopying is patchy in places and writing indecipherable] No. on map 510 (all six parts) Produced by the Native Land Court District of Wellington Quantity: 1 map(s) on six sheets. Physical Description: Photocopies, scale not given, sheets 61 x 45.4 cm.

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Creator unknown:Plan of portions of the survey districts of Mangahao, Mangaone and Kopu...

Date: 1884

By: Marchant, John William Allman, 1841-1920; General Survey Lithographic Office

Reference: MapColl-832.45gbbd/1884/Acc. 13038

Description: Shows land blocks for sale or lease in north Wairarapa, between Eketahuna and Pahiatua; also shows Maori reserves and other lands Extended Title - Wellington: General Survey Office, 1884 Inscriptions: Recto - left of image - Lease of rural land with perpetual right of renewal ... Commissioner of Crown Lands, Wellington Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Coloured. 58 x 45 cm. Scale 1:63 360

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Falkner, A, fl 1880-1885 :Carterton, surveyed by E.R. Foster, A. Dundas and J. Kelleher...

Date: 1866 - 1880

By: Dundas, Alexander, 1841-1891; Falkner, A, active 1880-1885; Foster, Erasmus Robert, 1838-1915; Kelleher, John, -1880; Marchant, John William Allman, 1841-1920; McKerrow, James, 1834-1919; New Zealand. Department of Lands and Survey

Reference: MapColl-832.4592bje/1869/Acc.5799

Description: Shows Carterton borough and surrounding area (manuscript additions define the boundary of Carterton borough); also shows Maori reserves to the southeast of Carterton borough Extended Title - Wellington: New Zealand Survey, 1880? Inscriptions: Recto - top left - Carterton Boro; Recto - top left - James McKerrow, Surveyor General Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Part coloured. 39 x 38 cm. Scale 1:7 920

Manuscript

Report of the Department of Lands and Survey, New Zealand / J W A Marchant

Date: 1904-1905

From: Mueller family : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0448-62

Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s).

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New Zealand. Department of Lands and Survey : Middle Island (Te Wai-Pounamu) New Zealan...

Date: 1902 - 1903

From: New Zealand Geographic Board: Selection of maps of New Zealand

By: Flanagan, Frederick William, 1856-; Mackay, John, 1851-1937; Marchant, John William Allman, 1841-1920; New Zealand Geographic Board; New Zealand. Department of Lands and Survey

Reference: MapColl-NZGB-5/27/355/Acc.55041

Description: Map of the Middle Island [South Island] of New Zealand showing land tenure for the period 1902 to 1903. Published by the Department of Lands and Survey, under J W A Marchant, Surveyor General. F W Flanagan, Chief Draughtsman. John Mackay, Government Printer. Includes information on land sold, pastoral and small grazing runs, state forests, and crown lands undisposed of. Includes inset map of Chatham Islands. Features series of small inset maps showing Campbell Islands, Bounty Islands, Antipodes Islands, and Auckland Islands. Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Printed map on paper, scale 15 English miles to 1 inch, 90.5 x 70 cm

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New Zealand. Department of Lands and Survey : North Island (Te Ika-a-Maui) New Zealand ...

Date: 1904

From: New Zealand Geographic Board: Selection of maps of New Zealand

By: New Zealand Geographic Board; New Zealand. Department of Lands and Survey; Mackay, John, 1851-1937; Marchant, John William Allman, 1841-1920; Flanagan, Frederick William, 1856-

Reference: MapColl-NZGB-5/27/352/Acc.55038

Description: Map of the North Island of New Zealand showing principal waterfalls for electric power, and catchment areas of the principal New Zealand rivers. Published by the Department of Lands and Survey, under J W A Marchant Humphries, Surveyor General. F W Flanagan, Chief Draughtsman. John Mackay, Government Printer. Includes table listing 78 North Island waterfalls. Includes table listing 38 North Island rivers and approximate catchment areas. Map is annotated in pencil as NZMS 48. Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Printed map on paper, scale 15 English miles to 1 inch, 96 x 72 cm

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New Zealand. Department of Lands and Survey : Middle Island (Te Wai-Pounamu) New Zealan...

Date: 1904

From: New Zealand Geographic Board: Selection of maps of New Zealand

By: Flanagan, Frederick William, 1856-; Mackay, John, 1851-1937; Marchant, John William Allman, 1841-1920; New Zealand Geographic Board; New Zealand. Department of Lands and Survey

Reference: MapColl-NZGB-5/27/353/Acc.55039

Description: Map of the Middle Island [South Island] of New Zealand showing principal waterfalls for electric power, and catchment areas of the principal New Zealand rivers. Published by the Department of Lands and Survey, under J W A Marchant Humphries, Surveyor General. F W Flanagan, Chief Draughtsman. John Mackay, Government Printer. Includes table listing 163 North Island waterfalls. Includes table listing 42 South Island rivers and approximate catchment areas. Map is annotated in pencil as NZMS 48. Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Printed map on paper, scale 15 English miles to 1 inch, 96 x 72 cm

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New Zealand. Department of Lands and Survey : North Island (Te Ika-a-Maui) New Zealand ...

Date: 1902 - 1903

From: New Zealand Geographic Board: Selection of maps of New Zealand

By: New Zealand Geographic Board; New Zealand. Department of Lands and Survey; Marchant, John William Allman, 1841-1920; Flanagan, Frederick William, 1856-; Mackay, John, 1851-1937

Reference: MapColl-NZGB-5/27/354/Acc.55040

Description: Map of the North Island of New Zealand showing land tenure for the period 1902 to 1903. Published by the Department of Lands and Survey, under J W A Marchant, Surveyor General. F W Flanagan, Chief Draughtsman, Head Office, Lands and Survey Department, Wellington. John Mackay, Government Printer, Wellington. Key to map includes land sold or disposed of, pastoral and small holdings, state forests, crown lands, and native lands. Inset maps - Cook Islands and Kermadec Islands Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Printed map on paper, scale 15 English miles to 1 inch, 90.5 x 67 cm

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New Zealand. Department of Lands and Survey :Omara Survey District - Taranaki [map]. 1904

Date: 1904

From: New Zealand Geographic Board: Selection of maps of New Zealand

By: New Zealand. Department of Lands and Survey; Marchant, John William Allman, 1841-1920; Gordon, William Francis Robert, 1846-1936; Mackenzie, James, 1849-1928; Flanagan, Frederick William, 1856-; Mackay, John, 1851-1937

Reference: MapColl-NZGB-2/13/158/ACC.54844

Description: Cadastral map of Omara Survey District - Taranaki. Published by New Zealand Department of Lands and Survey, under J W A Marchant, Surveyor-General. Surveyed by James Mackenzie, Chief Surveyor Taranaki. Drawn by W Gordon, New Plymouth, February 1904. Imprint Head Office, Department of Lands and Survey, Wellington, NZ. F W Flanagan, Chief Draughtsman. Printed by John Mackay, Government Printer. Map shows boundaries of survey districts and survey blocks. Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Printed map (disected) on linen-backed paper, scale 80 chains to 1 inch, 51 x 30 cm

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New Zealand. Department of Lands and Survey : Kiri Survey District [map]. 1904

Date: 1904

From: New Zealand Geographic Board: Selection of maps of New Zealand

By: Flanagan, Frederick William, 1856-; Gordon, William Francis Robert, 1846-1936; Mackay, John, 1851-1937; Mackenzie, James, 1849-1928; Marchant, John William Allman, 1841-1920; New Zealand. Department of Lands and Survey

Reference: MapColl-NZGB-2/12/140/ACC.54826

Description: Cadastral map of Kiri Survey District. Published by New Zealand Lands and Survey, under J W A Marchant, Surveyor-General. Survey by James Mackenzie, Chief Surveyor Taranaki. Drawn by W Gordon, February 1904. Imprint: Head Office, Department of Lands and Survey, Wellington, NZ. F W Flanagan, Chief Draughtsman. Printed by John Mackay, Government Printer. Map shows boundaries of survey districts and survey blocks. Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Printed map on linen-backed paper, scale 80 chains to 1 inch, 41 x 27.5 cm

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New Zealand. Department of Lands and Survey : Mokau Survey District - Taranaki [map]. 1904

Date: 1904

From: New Zealand Geographic Board: Selection of maps of New Zealand

By: New Zealand. Department of Lands and Survey; Marchant, John William Allman, 1841-1920; Gordon, William Francis Robert, 1846-1936; Mackenzie, James, 1849-1928; Flanagan, Frederick William, 1856-; Mackay, John, 1851-1937

Reference: MapColl-NZGB-2/12/148/ACC.54834

Description: Cadastral map of Mokau Survey District - Taranaki. Published by New Zealand Department of Lands and Survey, under J W A Marchant, Surveyor-General. Surveyed by James Mackenzie, Chief Surveyor Taranaki. Drawn by W Gordon, February 1904. Imprint Head Office, Department of Lands and Survey, Wellington, NZ. F W Flanagan, Chief Draughtsman. Printed by John Mackay, Government Printer. Map shows boundaries of survey districts and survey blocks. Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Printed map on linen-backed paper, scale 80 chains to 1 inch, 47 x 40.5 cm

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New Zealand. Department of Lands and Survey : Mokau Survey District [map with ms annota...

Date: 1902

From: New Zealand Geographic Board: Selection of maps of New Zealand

By: New Zealand. Department of Lands and Survey; Marchant, John William Allman, 1841-1920; Gordon, William Francis Robert, 1846-1936; Strauchon, John, 1848-1934; Flanagan, Frederick William, 1856-; Mackay, John, 1851-1937

Reference: MapColl-NZGB-2/7/78/Acc.54764

Description: Cadastral map of the Mokau Survey District - [Taranaki]. Published by New Zealand Lands and Survey, under authority of J W A Marchant, Surveyor-General. Surveyed by John Strauchon, Chief Surveyor Taranaki. Drawn by W Gordon. Imprint Head Office, Department of Lands and Survey Wellington, N.Z. F W Flanagan, Chief Draughtsman. Printed by John MacKay, Government Printer. Map shows boundaries of survey districts and survey blocks. Annotations include additional place names and triangulations. Numbers in red ink, place names in black ink, lines in pencil. Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Printed map on linen-backed paper, 47 x 42 cm

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New Zealand. Department of Lands and Survey : Plan of the town of Whangamomona, Block I...

Date: 1903

From: New Zealand Geographic Board: Selection of maps of New Zealand

By: New Zealand. Department of Lands and Survey; Marchant, John William Allman, 1841-1920; Mackenzie, James, 1849-1928; Flanagan, Frederick William, 1856-; Mackay, John, 1851-1937

Reference: MapColl-NZGB-2/9/106/Acc.54792

Description: Plan of the town of Whangamomona, Block I, Mahoe Survey District - Surveyed by J F Frith, Surveyor, 1903. Published by New Zealand Lands and Survey, under authority of J W A Marchant, Surveyor-General. Surveyed under James Mackenzie, Chief Surveyor Taranaki. Imprint Compiled at the Head Office, Department of Lands and Survey, Wellington, N.Z. - F W Flanagan, Chief Draughtsman. Printed by John Mackay, Government Printer. Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Printed map on linen-backed paper, scale 4 chains to 1 inch, 46 x 42.5 cm

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New Zealand. Department of Lands and Survey : Town of Patea - Carlyle Survey District [...

Date: 1905

From: New Zealand Geographic Board: Selection of maps of New Zealand

By: New Zealand. Department of Lands and Survey; Gordon, William Francis Robert, 1846-1936; Simpson, Francis, 1846-1912; Mackay, John, 1851-1937; Marchant, John William Allman, 1841-1920; Flanagan, Frederick William, 1856-

Reference: MapColl-NZGB-2/10/116/Acc.54802

Description: Cadastral plan of the Town of Patea - Carlyle Survey Dist. Published by New Zealand Lands and Survey, under authority of J W A Marchant, Surveyor-General. Surveyed Francis Simpson, Chief Surveyor Taranaki. Drawn by W Gordon. Imprint: Head Office, Department of Lands and Survey, Wellington, N.Z. F W Flanagan, Chief Draughtsman. Printed by John Mackay, Government Printer. Map is dated on the basis of the printing plate serial number - 500-6/05-407. Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Printed map on linen-backed paper, scale 6 chains to 1 inch, 41.5 x 39 cm

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Marchant, John William Allman, 1841-1920 : Map of the northern island of New Zealand sh...

Date: 1863 - 1865

From: Statutory Branch. Head Office. Department of Lands and Survey :[Aperture cards of] maps and plans

By: Marchant, John William Allman, 1841-1920; New Zealand. Department of Lands and Survey

Reference: MapColl-L&S-G3

Description: Unpublished map that shows land and the land acreage that was confiscated for settlement. Also shows lands in confiscation blocks previously belonging to the Crown. Quantity: 1 map(s) on 6 aperture cards. Physical Description: 35mm microfilm inserted into card, scale [1: 950 400], copy at same size as original